• Permanent full-time position
• Salary packaging options to increase take home pay
• Paid parental leave + 10% discount on Kindergarten & Childcare

About the opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Case Manager to join our Residential Case Management and Adolescent Support Program. The team provide high quality case management support to children and young people who present with complex needs and reside in Out of Home Care (OOHC), residential care, or are engaged with our voluntary Adolescent Support Program.

As a Case Manager, you will support the development and implementation of case plans, exit plans and leaving care plans tailored to the individual needs of children and young people. The role will facilitate regular care team meetings and work collaboratively with families, carers, and other stakeholders to ensure that desired outcomes are achieved. The Case Manager will also assist with referrals to relevant support services and resources where required.

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What’s on offer

Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.

In addition to a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay. We also offer paid parental leave to eligible employees (up to 10 weeks for primary carers and up to 2 weeks for secondary carers). As well as offering a 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare at Uniting Early Learning Services.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Diploma of Community Welfare Work or equivalent qualification. Degree qualifications in social work, psychology or a related discipline would be advantageous.

You will also have:

• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the child, youth and family welfare sector
• Demonstrated experience in delivering consumer-centred case management support to children and/or young people
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other services, agencies and professionals to achieve optimal client outcomes
• Proven ability to develop and maintain comprehensive case notes, client files and reports in a timely manner
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

How to apply

Apply today by uploading the following as part of your application:

• Cover letter (outlining your suitability according to the person specification in the position description)
• Current resume

Applications will be assessed as they come through and interviews may take place prior to applications closing so please do not delay in submitting your application.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Tayla Gilmour – Team Leader, Kinship Care on 0466 963 445 (during business hours).

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.